What could you try for the first time? I’ve been camping off and on since I was 11 years old. It’s been one of my favorite things to do even at 40 years old. Usually I’m on a site with someone else or staying in a tent with multiple friends. I’ve stayed in a camperContinue reading “Camping with a Twist”
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How I prepped for this coming week.
I have a certain steps that I take when I plan. It involves colored highlighters, time blocking, checking my digital calendar and plugging those in, then filling out the details of what goes in the time blocks. Once I reviewed the calendar I realized something: Some days I have a lot of task switching onContinue reading “How I prepped for this coming week.”
Meet Neilsa: The Heart Behind the Diary Entries
Some names hold weight, not just in letters but in love, in presence, in what could have been. Neilsa is one of those names for me. She was my cousin, my almost-life-long companion, the person I never got to meet. She was stillborn, but in another reality, she’d be right here—probably laughing with me, supportingContinue reading “Meet Neilsa: The Heart Behind the Diary Entries”
What I Learned About My Brain: How Changing My Routine Helped Me Stay Present
In the past few months, I’ve noticed that I’d get unusually sleepy during the weekend meeting, especially during the talk. It wasn’t that the speaking was boring—it was just that my body felt exhausted. So I set out to figure out what was behind it. Step 1: Trying Physical Adjustments First, I experimented with differentContinue reading “What I Learned About My Brain: How Changing My Routine Helped Me Stay Present”
Parties, Pants, and Preparation
Last week was so much FUN! I went to a much awaited 15th anniversary party for one of my childhood/teenage friends. We are still friends to this day and I love her whole even more. (And no, I didn’t say “to pieces”…why would we do that lol.) I can’t believe she’s been married that long.Continue reading “Parties, Pants, and Preparation”
The Mindfully Productive Era 